Salicylamide is the common name for the
substance o-hydroxybenzamide, or amide of salicyl. Salicylamide is a
non-prescription drug with analgesic and antipyretic properties.
Its medicinal uses are similar to those of aspirin. [1]
Salicylamide is used in combination with both aspirin and caffeine in the over-the-counter pain remedy
known as BC Powder.